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Posted: 35 days ago   Expires in: 23 days

Vehicle Development Technician

Salary: £29

Location: Woking

Job type: Contract

Category: Woking

About this Position: We are hiring an experienced Vehicle Development Technician on behalf of our client, a leading automotive and motorsport company. This role involves the assembly, maintenance, preparation, and support of multi-project test and development vehicles and simulation rigs. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge vehicle development and may be required to travel for UK, European, and worldwide test support. Job Responsibilities: * Build concept, mule, prototype, and production-level vehicles and rigs to the highest standards. * Maintain and update vehicles and rigs to support ongoing development programmes. * Prepare and operate vehicles for test and development activities at various locations, including proving grounds and racing circuits. * Work closely with design and engineering teams to achieve specifications and targets. * Interpret engineering drawings and instrumentation schedules to ensure accurate builds and modifications. * Maintain a clean and well-organised workshop, ensuring equipment meets company standards. * Subject to internal approval, safely drive high-value, high-performance vehicles in workshop, road, and test environments. Experience Required: * Extensive experience in motorsport, prototype, or low-volume high-performance vehicle builds. * Strong background in vehicle assembly, manufacturing, and operation. * Welding, machining, and fabrication skills are preferred. * Understanding of modern automotive electrical and electronic systems for fault-finding and repair. * Experience with diagnostic platforms such as MONaco, CANape, and INCA is desirable. * Clean driving licence and passport. * IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and Virtual Car software

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